Storm Goretti has resulted in numerous individuals experiencing power outages, school closures, and travel disruptions, as per new images depicting the aftermath of the severe weather event.
The storm brought winds nearing 100mph following a rare red warning for life-threatening winds in the South West, as stated by forecasters.
Prior to 2pm on Friday, over 40,000 properties in the South West were without power, with approximately 9,000 affected in the West Midlands. Additionally, more than 700 properties in the East Midlands and over 200 in Wales reported power outages.
Number 10 announced support for households impacted by power cuts, with efforts underway to restore power promptly. A spokesperson mentioned that around 0.21% of British customers were without power, and approximately 150,000 customers had their power reinstated thus far.
According to the Met Office, Storm Goretti is still causing disruptions with a mix of rain, sleet, and snow affecting various regions. Snow accumulations were noted at different locations, including 15cm at Lake Vyrnwy in Powys, 7cm at Preston Montford in Shropshire, and 7cm in Nottingham.
In Scotland, significant snowfall was observed, with 27cm at Altnaharra in Sutherland, 26cm at Loch Glascarnoch, and 22cm at Durris in Kincardineshire.
The lowest temperature recorded was minus 13.3C at Braemar, Aberdeenshire, while a peak gust of 99mph was reported at St Marys on the Isles of Scilly, the highest since 1991.
Storm Goretti caused havoc in various areas, including fallen trees in Cornwall and damaged vehicles due to high winds. Notable incidents included trees damaging a house in Truro, Cornwall, and a van overturning on the A30 near Blackwater, Cornwall.
Forecasters have issued warnings of possible widespread flooding over the weekend, with the River Ouse already breaching its banks in Barcombe, East Sussex.
The storm, named by Meteo France, also brought massive waves to the northwest coast of the country, further exacerbating the weather conditions.